Transportation

Drowsy Driving

8:02 am

Fri November 8, 2013

In an effort to reduce accidents and fatalities on our roadways, this week has been designated Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, because apparently many of us have a hard time keeping our eyes open, when behind the wheel.

So how often have you taken a long drive, say for vacation or for a business trip, only to find that you’re not quite as alert as you’d hoped? Struggling to stay awake at times.

VT Students Present Design Concepts

2:03 pm

Sun November 3, 2013

It’s been more than 30 years since there has been passenger train service to Roanoke, but plans are underway to bring it back.

A new transit station is in the early planning stages. But a lot has changed since the hey day of passenger rail service in the Star City and a new station will have to bring many forms of transit together. A team from Virginia Tech will present design concepts for a new multi modal transit station to city and transit officials.

Transportation

4:50 pm

Thu October 3, 2013

When the Virginia General Assembly approved new transportation funding this year, it also allocated 2-and-a-half billion dollars more than VDOT's previous six-year transportation improvement plan. That is allowing the agency to focus aggressively on some badly needed construction projects statewide to relieve congestion, make repairs, and build new lanes. But it will also mean some headaches for motorists traveling on some of the busiest stretches of Virginia.

Eyes on the Road

4:17 pm

Thu September 19, 2013

Virginia has recently joined other states that want to reduce distracted driving accidents by passing a ban on texting while behind the wheel. But some drivers still don't get it and perform the act daily.

Just how safety advocates can help change that was the focus of the first annual Distracted Driving Summit in Richmond.